Meta settles with 52 AGs for $18B, adds 11 teen protections on Instagram and Facebook

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Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with 52 state attorneys general over concerns about teen safety on its platforms. As part of the agreement, the company will roll out at least 11 new protective measures for users under 18. These include automatic screen-time limits, night mode activation, and alerts for excessive usage. Additional safeguards such as hidden like counts, stronger age verification, and content guardrails will also be introduced. The changes aim to create a safer digital environment for minors across Instagram and Facebook.

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